A Luftwaffe Flak Badge By Ferdinand Wiedmann Auction ” and “800” for silver

” and “800” for silver content: measuring 42 mm in diameter

held in position via black painted bronze buttons on either side

(Archie) Coleman of Toronto

vertical pinback (broken off)

NOTE: "Luftnachrichtenschule" TRANSLATES TO "Air News School"

A Luftwaffe Flak Badge By Ferdinand Wiedmann Auction ” and “800” for silverA Luftwaffe Flak Abzeichen: an oval silvered zink oak leaf wreath consisting of oak leaves and multiple acorns, a national eagle on the on the top of the badge clutching a swastika, and a Flak 88 facing towards the top right, with the barrel extending past the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; maker marked with the stylized logo of Ferdinand Wiedmann on the reverse; measuring 63 mm x